Pro Medical SA is a group of Medical Practices in Adelaide that offers state of the art facilities with the aim of delivering the highest level of patient care. Our Adelaide General Practitioners have a focus on Family Medicine encompassing all age groups.

Pro Dental SA is an Adelaide Family Dental Surgery that places an emphasis on preventative care and maintenance. Our Adelaide Dentists are focused on delivering high quality treatments and services in a relaxed and family friendly environment.

Pro Podiatry SA is an Adelaide based Podiatry and Orthotic Practice. With an emphasis on communication and education, our Adelaide Podiatrists can help devise a management plan to help treat and resolve a range of complex foot and ankle conditions.

Pro Psychology SA is an Adelaide Psychology Practice, that prides itself on a commitment to professional quality care to achieve the best possible outcomes and goals for individuals, couples and families.

Pro Nutrition SA is an Adelaide based Dietetic Practice. We aim to provide optimal patient care with an emphasis on dietary advice & education by providing tailored recommendations that are specific to each patient's needs.

Pro Studio SA is an Adelaide based Pilates Studio, Gym and Rehabilitation Facility. Pro Studio SA offers a safe environment for individuals looking to implement a program of muscular strengthening, conditioning and/or specialised rehabilitation under the careful instruction of our team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Personal Trainers.

Get Your Flu Shot This Winter

The flu shot will be available in April from each of our GP surgeries with our doctors providing a range of flu clinic sessions.

“The typical flu season in Australia is around June to September. We have evidence to show vaccine immunity can sometimes wear off after a few months. For this reason the timing of influenza immunisation is very important and should not be done too early, late April or May is ideal.”

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone from six months of age, but is available for free under the National Immunisation Program for people who face a high risk from influenza and its complications. These are:

People aged 65 years and over

Aboriginal and Torres Strait people aged six months to less than five years

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are aged 15 years and over

Pregnant Women

People aged six months and over with medical conditions such as severe asthma, lung or heart disease, low immunity or diabetes that can lead to complications from influenza

To receive your influenza vaccination, visit one of our Medical Centres or call to discuss availability of flu clinics. Each of our Medical Centres will provide flu vaccinations under free bulk billing arrangements for patients that fall under the eligibility criteria above. A small fee may apply for other patients.

Multiple flu viruses circulate each year and are broadly grouped into two types: A and B. Dr Sally-Anne Parsons, Clinical Director at Pro Health Care Stirling, explains: “The usually less severe influenza B viruses have two main strains, while the influenza A viruses tend to be more serious and, because they are variable, are of most concern”.

“The influenza A viruses are usually A/H3N2 or A/H1N1, which lingers on from the 2009 ‘swine flu’ pandemic and was the biggest player in 2017.” With a special interest in paediatrics, women’s health and palliative care, Dr Parsons has seen how influenza can affect a wide range of age groups. “Influenza is easily transmitted through inhaling respiratory aerosols released when coughing or sneezing or by direct contact with respiratory secretions,” she says. “Think of keyboards, handshakes and phones”.

“Then follows an incubation period of up to three days so people do not realise they have the virus and continue to work on, often spreading their illness to work colleagues.”

Please note that due to complexities in running busy flu clinics, and various issues in clarifying patient’s elibigility to participate under the National Immunisation Program, our Medical Clinics request that patients call to arrange their flu vaccination rather than booking online. You can find the number for your nearest Pro Health Care clinic at our locations page.